What does Spaza shop mean?

Informal shop/tuckshop (Corner store) For example: "Buy airtime at the spaza shop. (Buy airtime at the corner store.)"

Where does the slang word Spaza shop come from?

Spaza shop is a slang term from Namibia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Namibia and across Africa.

Spaza shop

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Spaza shop definition 1

Informal shop/tuckshop (Corner store)

"Buy airtime at the spaza shop. (Buy airtime at the corner store.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇦 Namibia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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Spaza shop 🇿🇦 South Africa

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